BRIDLEWAY PROBLEMS

	Map Ref: TL0144835429 Parish: Steppingley (BW2) Date: 15 April 2007 Both entrances to Bridleway blocked by large mounds of earth. Gate locked. Note the protruding sign at the same height level as rider.
	Map Ref: TL0057336604 Parish: Steppingley BOAT18 (BYWAY) FEB 06 UPDATE Very bad damage to Highway
	Map Ref: SP981352 Parish: Ridgemont (Standing on Bridleway 5) FEB 2006 Bridleway running though field has been ploughed up yet again, currently not suitable for Horse Riders, cyclists or walking. The Rights of Way Act 1990 sets out the legal widths for the reinstatement of public rights of way after ploughing or sowing crops. Paths that have been disturbed should be reinstated to a minimum width of 1 metre for a cross field footpath and 2 metres for a cross field bridleway.
	Map Ref: TL0070236805 Parish: Steppingley (BW1) AGAIN!!! Now that all the fuss has died down about driving 4x4 on the Public Bridleway through Warren Wood (proposed fifth site of Center Parcs Holiday village in Bedfordshire). The path was only re-surfaced some eight months ago now it has been totally ruined again by selfish people driving cars and trucks spoiling what little safe off-road paths we have in the area. -If they have permission to drive on the bridleway why damage it for others and why can't they use the other 354 acres?
	Map Ref: SP 9953136312 Parish: Ridgmont (BW5) again!! Bridlepath around field to leading to bridge has been ploughed up in the last couple of months. What was wrong the grass track? - This is vital safe link for our horse riding community which gives access to Greensand Ridge Walk.
	Map Ref: SP992359 Parish: Ridgmont (BW5) Large cracks are appearing in the track leading up the bridge across the M1 which just happen to match the width of a horse hoof. The Bridleway is in daily use by a riding club which is close by. Reported: June 2002 Update: April 2003 still waiting for repair. Update: Aug 2004 Still waiting. Now someone has dumped a brick wall on the path to stop people from horse riding across the bridge. UPDATE: April 2005 this problem has now been address.
	Map Ref: TL0070236805 Parish: Steppingley (BW1) Poor drainage on Bridleway The Bridleway tracks running thru the woods are completely water logged. The track at present is not suitable for walking, cycling or even horse riding. No wonder people trespass in the woods on the other tracks. Surely some track maintenance can be undertaken. Maybe the people who driving on the bridleway should pay something towards its up keep? UPDATE: 7 MAY 2005 complete section of bridleway has now been cleared and re-surfaced. A BIG THANK YOU to all that have been involved with these issues. photos forum
	Map Ref: SP969371 Parish: Ridgmont Clay Way BW2 Length: 0 Meters 1. Large tree has been placed across the entrance to stop use. 2. Path leading to Brogborough Middle Farm has been ploughed up. Photos
	Map: Ref: TL054355 Parish: Flitton (BW7) The way marking indicates a bridleway but the bridge is marked up as a Foot Bridge. BHS statement :- better than other bridges, lacks kicks boards, and decking goes the wrong way. Date reported: June 2002
	Map Ref:: SP9803036900 Parish: Ridgmont (BW1) Length: 934 Meters Obstruction of the highway. It is the duty of the highway authority to assert and protect the rights of the public to the use and enjoyment of any highway
	Map Ref: SP976367 Parish: Ridgmont (BW4) The Bridge is unsafe and is need of repair due to subsidence and surface failure. The Highway Agency are aware of the matter and are attempting to allocate funds for the repair. Reported: June 2002 Update: March 2003 Still waiting for repair. Update: April 2004 Still waiting for repair.
	Map Ref: TL036341 Parish: Fitton/Flitwick (BW3) Unsuitable Bridleway gate. The gate has a metal posts which protrude above the ground which stop the gate from opening to allow a horse and rider safe passage. It is not possible to open the gate more than 50cm. Width between gateposts (S.145 Highways Act 1980): 5ft on a bridleway. Jan 2006 still waiting for a new gate.
	..Location coming soon.
	..The white van dumped at the side of the road in front of the entrance of the Bridleway. Does anyone know anything about it?